Latest News – The Horse
Eclipse Fundraiser to Help Thoroughbred Aftercare Program
The aftercare program matches retired racehorses with owners who will ensure their health and safety.
Humane Groups Named in Equine Slaughter-Related Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the organizations conspired to defame a New Mexico meat processing company.
Factors Associated with Surviving Potomac Horse Fever (AAEP 2012)
While PHF has a serious clinical impact on affected horses, some parameters are associated with survival.
Stem Cell Therapy as a Potential Treatment for Laminitis
Stem cells therapy might offer practitioners an additional treatment option for the fight against laminitis.
Law, Morals, and Ethics in Equine Practice (AAEP 2012)
One vet says the best way to ensure equine welfare is “through a synergism of law, morals, and ethics.”
The Christmas Pony
Growing up, like most horse-crazy little girls, I wished for a horse every Christmas until that glorious day that my parents agreed that an equine
12 Christmas Wishes for Horses, Owners from Veterinary Experts
Consider the following “wishes” equine experts made to help maximize your horses’ quality of life.
MHIB Awards Grants to Promote Horse Industry
Equine rehabilitation and rescue groups are among the 22 organizations to receive more than $25,000 in grants.
OSHA and the Equine Practitioner (AAEP 2012)
Safety in the workplace is as important in veterinary medicine as anywhere else.
WEVA Holds Intermediate Meeting in Santiago, Chile
Attendees discussed a variety of issues including surgical topics and endocrine disorders, such as PPID.
7 Ways to Help Working Equids and their People at Christmas
Last week I described some of the causes veterinarians were recognizing and supporting at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ convention earlier this month. This
Laminitis Overview and Anatomy
It’s important to have at least an understanding of the structures in play during a laminitic episode.
Mich. State Associate Professor Named Charter Diplomate of ACAW
Carla Carleton, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, was named one of 27 Charter Diplomates of the newly-formed organization.
2012 Rutgers ESC Research Update a Success
The ESC faculty and staff provided an update of their current and on-going research projects.
Flunixin Meglumine Doses: More or Less? (AAEP 2012)
A double dose of the drug proved no more effective than a single dose and presented a higher toxicity risk.
LSU Confers Advanced Degrees, Some Equine Related
The graduate degrees were conferred during a diploma distribution ceremony on Dec. 14.
